"Right now there is a lot of runoff, causing the rivers to rise," Chitwood told AL.com. "We're asking people to have a plan in place and to watch the situation. It really depends on the elevation of the area."

Residents are encouraged to make necessary plans to "protect life and property, including having an evacuation plan if the need arises."

Chitwood said Baldwin County Emergency Management has been in communication with the National Weather Service over the past 24 hours.

"There's been more rain than maybe we were expecting," Chitwood said. "But we're prepared."

Residents of Fish & Styx Rivers have been notified by REVERSE 911 of moderate flood threat tonight due to heavy rain.